As I write this, it’s the morning of Thursday, 3/5/15.  Very close to the concert. Preparations have been underway, and have been going surprisingly week, despite some problems; the most difficult of which is that I caught the flu last Saturday.

This concert will be a major turning point for a number of reasons.

1. I’m bringing the music to a new level. It won’t deviate too much from what Renegade Sufi did; but it will be enhanced by a number of factors.

2. Theatrics. This will be a real SHOW, not just a bunch of guys on stage playing their instruments. But the theatrics will mean something, AND there will be an element of improvisation to it. This is something I’ll naturally have to develop. But it begins at this concert.

3. I’m taking charge of the economic situation. One of the musicians asked me if this would be a door gig. I told him I was guaranteeing $X.00; and that I was experimenting with a new economic / business model. It’s not too far fetched; but it is something a bit unusual. The main thing is that I have made moves to take control of the money aspect of the music, and no longer be just another musician with his hat in his hand looking for gigs.

It’s all quite risky. No question. But it will be the beginning of something wonderful.

Now; if I can only get rid of this flu!

On another topic,,,

I’ve been making progress with my Dautar. It’s a new kind of instrument. Here it is as of 3/5/15:

I’ll have more details as it nears completion. And perhaps I’ll be gigging with it soon!